Moldova's Investment Agency achieved one of the best results in the Emerging Europe 2026 regional ranking, improving its position compared to previous years. The new assessment placed particular emphasis on the agencies' ability to adapt to market changes and develop investment proposals that take into account the region's long-term economic prospects.
The Ministry of Agriculture is launching public consultations on updating the national program for EU accession for the coming years. The focus is on adjusting a number of key areas affecting the agricultural sector, food security, and related institutional changes, with the participation of relevant government agencies and industry representatives.
In Moldova, a project to build a new high-voltage transmission line and modernize one of the country's key substations has been designated a project of national importance. This decision will expedite administrative procedures and the implementation of the work, which is intended to strengthen the country's energy connections with the regional grid and support its integration into the EU market.
"The business community plays an active role in the country's transformation and in preparing Moldova for EU accession," said Cristina Gherasimov
Moldova and Italy are discussing expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector and launching new joint projects, including initiatives to align the sector with European standards. The talks focus on the exchange of expertise and support for reforms, the details of which may prove important for market participants and the agricultural sector.
The European Union will make every effort to ensure that the remaining clusters are opened in the negotiations with Moldova by the end of 2026.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced a visit to Moldova and urged the authorities to continue reforms as EU accession negotiations move forward. Brussels also made it clear that further progress could open up new opportunities for the country to receive European funding and accelerate the launch of the next stages of the negotiation process.
Moldova has officially begun negotiations with the EU on two key economic clusters that address the domestic market, competition, digitalization, and business conditions. The Ministry of Economic Development believes that this phase could have a significant impact on the business environment, companies' access to the European market, and the pace of economic modernization.
Moldova is accelerating the negotiation process with the European Union and hopes to conclude it within a short timeframe. In Luxembourg, the country opened a new phase of discussions on a number of issues related to the internal market and competitiveness; however, the most complex reforms and legislative changes still lie ahead.
Moldova has officially opened negotiations on two additional clusters: Cluster 2—"Internal Market"—and Cluster 3—"Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth"
The EU will hold four intergovernmental conferences on accession with Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova
The European Union will open two more negotiation clusters for Moldova next week, with the rest to follow by the end of the year—European Council
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